N MASTER EMD GP38-2 LOCOMOTIVE

The Dash 2 locomotive series, unveiled by EMD in 1972, featured significant changes, such as a solid-state, modular electrical control system and improved engine components designed to increase traction and reduce exhaust emissions. A reliable work-horse, the GP38-2 remains one of the most successful locomotives ever built. Most are still in service today.

Features:

Golden-white LEDs

Painted safety rails

Directional lighting

Blackened metal wheels

Scale Speed™ motor

Factory-installed AccuMate® magnetic knuckle couplers

Separately-applied coupler cut levers

Atlas Master® Gold version features ESU LokSound Decoder

DCC Operation Features GOLD LOCOMOTIVES ONLY)

Supports all DCC-programming modes

DCC includes RailCom and RailComPlus, with 14, 28 or 128 speed steps and with 2-digit and 4-digit addressing.

Flexible mapping of function keys F0 to F28.

A total of 6 DCC function outputs are available, and all can be function mapped (disable, brightness, light effects) individually

Follows all NMRA DCC standards and recommended practices.

ESU LokSound Features (GOLD LOCOMOTIVES ONLY):

Over 20 sound effects are available, including engine start-up and shutdown, prime mover sounds through all eight notches, bell, air horn, air compressor, dynamic brakes and more.

There are up to 16 user-selectable horns, 2 user-selectable bells, and 2 user-selectable synchronized brake squeals.

Manual and Automatic Notching modes with the ability to change modes ”on the fly” are provided for true realism.